Preparing to Upgrade from the Previous Release

If you are installing CA EPIC for z/VSE for the first time, skip this section.

To upgrade from the previous CA EPIC for z/VSE release:

  1. Back up the DSN Catalog and Recorder File. See the chapter Activating and Deactivating CA EPIC for details.
  2. Review the Technical Release Notice for special upgrade information.
  3. Run a TSIDDEB Summary Report for the current CA EPIC for z/VSE system, as follows:
    // EXEC TSIDDEB
    SUMMARY=YES
    /*
    
  4. Refer to special upgrade instructions during the installation procedure.